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Illinois voters pick a new generation of Democrats for House, Senate after near-record retirements

Illinois voters face a high-stakes primary with over $92 million spent on campaigns and five open House seats attracting large candidate fields, signaling a pivotal midterm contest.

  • Illinois voters are choosing candidates in primaries for six open U.S. House and Senate seats, shaping a new generation of leadership.
  • The retirement of Sen. Dick Durbin has sparked a competitive contest involving prominent Democrats, testing Gov. JB Pritzker’s political influence.
  • Multiple open House seats, especially around Chicago, have crowded races, and primary winners are likely to secure victory in the general election.
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Illinois voters pick a new generation of Democrats for House, Senate after near-record retirements

Illinois voters are deciding primaries for six open U.S. House and Senate seats that will spur a new generation of leadership in the state’s heavily Democratic congressional delegation.

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NBC Chicago broke the news in Chicago, United States on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
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